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Crispy Mini Corn Dog Muffins

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These crispy mini corn dog muffins feature a crunchy cornbread exterior with juicy hot dog centers, baked to perfection for a quick and easy snack or party appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 12 mini hot dogs or cocktail sausages, cut in half if large
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice as a substitute)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your muffin tin with non-stick spray or line with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and mustard if using.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Cut mini hot dogs in half if large.
  6. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup to cover the bottom. Place one hot dog piece in the center, then cover with more batter until each cup is about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the muffin part comes out clean.
  8. Let muffins cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

[‘Do not overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine to keep muffins tender.’, ‘Use room temperature eggs and melted butter to prevent curdling.’, ‘Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full to allow batter to rise without spilling.’, ‘Cool muffins slightly on a wire rack to maintain crisp edges.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with almond milk plus vinegar and use dairy-free margarine.’, ‘For gluten-free, swap all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure baking powder is gluten-free.’, ‘Add diced jalapeños or cayenne for a spicy kick.’, ‘Insert a small cube of cheddar or pepper jack inside hot dog pieces for a cheesy surprise.’]

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